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Sunday, September 30, 2012

With the popular success of "Fifty Shades of Grey,"
I would have thought the issues of banned books were a problem of the past. Not so.
Did you know Suzanne Collins's popular "Hunger Games" trilogy was
challenged last year? Why? Reasons: anti-ethnic; anti-family;
insensitivity; offensive language; occult/satanic; violence. Though I haven't read it, yet, I've loaded
the book on my Kindle, and recently saw the movie. And, unless the book is hugely different from
the movie, I don't recall any occult or Satan worship taking place. Violence?
Yeah, okay, maybe.

In 2010 Stephanie Meyer's "Twilight" was
challenged. Why? Reasons: religious viewpoint and violence. Well, the story does involve vampires, which
are fictional creatures of the night who, according to some legends, have been
abandoned by God, so perhaps some readers might take exception to the subject
matter. But why ban the book?

According to the American Library Association (ALA), "the ALA
promotes the freedom to choose or the freedom to express one's opinions, even
if that opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular, and stresses the
importance of ensuring the availability of those viewpoints to all who wish to
read them."

"A challenge is defined as a formal, written complaint, filed
with a library or school requesting that materials be removed because of
content or appropriateness. It is an
attempt to remove or restrict materials, based upon the objections of a person
or group. A banning is the removal of those materials."

"Challenges do not simply involve a person expressing a point
of view; rather, they are an attempt to remove material from the curriculum or
library, thereby restricting the access of others. As such, they are a threat
to freedom of speech and choice."

I fully support the need to protect the innocence of
children, which is admittedly difficult in today's culture where nothing is
considered "off limits" or "private." Not even the Duchess of Cambridge's attempt
to sunbathe privately. So, perhaps
certain books should only be made available to young, inquisitive minds with
their parents' permission. I'm not
certain how best to handle the problem, I just know that book banning to me
equates to the book burning that took place in the novel "Fahrenheit 451". An activity I consider criminally offensive.

I write sexy, spicy and erotic books, so I am not a proponent of
censorship in any form. Even so, I wouldn't
want anyone under 18 picking up and reading one of my books if their parents
didn't approve. If the person is
eighteen or older, I consider them old-enough to make their own decisions as to
what they like to read.

I read "To Kill a Mockingbird" (challenged in 2009
for offensive language, racism, unsuited to age group) in school. Two other books challenged that year had me
wondering what people were thinking as well "Catcher in the Rye" (for offensive language,
sexually explicit, unsuited to age group) and "The Color Purple."
(for offensive language, sexually explicit, unsuited to age group). I'm not sure if any library actually banned
the books by taking them off the shelves, but I hope they didn't.

So, what I personally intend to do is read at least one of
the banned books in protest. And I
sincerely hope you do the same.

This material is Not Safe For Work. If you’re not over 18, please explore elsewhere.

Welcome to my 6SS where I hope to provide you with tiny little tidbits of the most sexy and sensuous moments in my books. Just 6 sentences, that I intend to build from my Horny Hump Day 3 sentence feature. The books might be already published, works-in-progress, or even sentences from other sexy books I think you’ll like. Of course, I will properly attribute all works, even mine.

My post for this Sunday is from my 4th book, A Dom's Dilemma, an erotic BDSM/spanking novel to be published soon by Blushing Books. Kelly and Jim, the two main characters, were secondary characters in Arrested by Love. Though this story stands on its own, if you read Arrested by Love, you'll most likely recognize some of the scenes, although hopefully with a new insight, since they are given from a different character's point of view.

For its preview on Six Sentence Sunday, I decided to share the scene in A Dom's Dilemma where Jim is making love to Kelly for the first time and has positioned her on the bed like his own personal smorgasbord. Kelly has been wanting Jim for a few days, and is eager to have him, but Jim still wants things done his way, so he's being insistent she do exactly as he says.... Typical Dom.

* * * * *

Grabbing her legs, he positioned her feet on the edge of the bed. She tried to scoot her butt back, but he shook his head and pulled her closer toward him. "No, stay like this. First things
first, I want to take a little taste of my treat before I sink into it." Then directing her to lie back
and relax, he lowered his mouth to the shiny pink morsel that beckoned for his
lips and teeth and caught the hint of a familiar woodsy fragrance. He preferred strawberries, but the slight
scent of pine still brought a smile to his face.

* * * * *

Why does the scent of pine still bring a smile to Jim's face? It's proof positive Kelly stole his soap and shampoo because it reminded her of him, and she liked to be enveloped in his scent.M/F, Sexy happenings in rural Connecticut.When A Dom's Dilemma is released for sale, I'll post more information about where it can be purchased and provide a 3 chapter preview on my web site. So, keep watching.I hope you enjoyed this sneak preview. Your comments are encouraged. Please stop by the Six Sentence Sunday site to get a peek at the offerings the other authors for 6SS.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

This material is Not Safe For Work. If you’re not over 18, please explore elsewhere.

Welcome back to Horny Hump Day, a regular Wednesday feature! In this blog loop, we hope to provide you with tiny erotic tidbits of the most sexy and sensuous moments in our books. Just 3 sentences. And boy is that hard to do, sometimes....My post for this Wednesday is from my 4th book, A Dom's Dilemma, an erotic BDSM/spanking novel to be published soon by Blushing Books. Kelly and Jim, the two main characters, were secondary characters in Arrested by Love. Though this story stands on its own, if you read Arrested by Love, you'll most likely recognize some of the scenes, although hopefully with a new insight, since they are given from a different character's point of view.

For its preview on Horny Hump Day, I decided to share the scene in A Dom's Dilemma where Jim is making love to Kelly for the first time and has positioned her on the bed like his own personal smorgasbord. Kelly has been wanting Jim for a few days, and is eager to have him, but Jim still wants things done his way, so he's being insistent she do exactly as he says.... Typical Dom.

* * * * *

Grabbing
her legs, he positioned her feet on the edge of the bed. She tried to scoot her butt back, but he shook
his head and pulled her closer toward him.
"No, stay like this."

* * * * *

M/F, Sexy happenings in rural Connecticut.When A Dom's Dilemma is released for sale, I'll post more information about where it can be purchased and provide a 3 chapter preview on my web site. So, keep watching.I hope you enjoyed this sneak preview. Your comments are encouraged. Please stop by the Horny Hump Day blog site to get a peek at some of the other author's fine offerings.

Sunday, September 23, 2012

This material is Not Safe For Work. If you’re not over 18, please explore elsewhere.

Welcome to my 6SS where I hope to provide you with tiny little tidbits of the most sexy and sensuous moments in my books. Just 6 sentences, that I intend to build from my Horny Hump Day 3 sentence feature. The books might be already published, works-in-progress, or even sentences from other sexy books I think you’ll like. Of course, I will properly attribute all works, even mine.

Welcome back to Horny Hump Day, a regular Wednesday feature! In this blog loop, we hope to provide you with tiny erotic tidbits of the most sexy and sensuous moments in our books. Just 3 sentences. And boy is that hard to do, sometimes....My post for this Sunday is from my 3rd book, Arrested by Love. An erotic spanking novel published by Blushing Books.

In this scene, a continuation from my Six Sentence Sunday of September 9, Kyle is slowly making love to Tiffany, except she wants him to go harder, faster and deeper. But Kyle, still worried about Tiffany's fragile state of health, insists upon doing things his way. Finally, in desperation, Tiffany grabs his butt to press him even deeper into her, but rather than give in, Kyle lets her know who rules the roost. Of course, Tiffany protests.

* * * * *

"Slowly,
Tiffany," he reminded as he started moving again. Her fingers clenched and unclenched the
bottom sheet. She really wanted to drive
right now, and he was forcing her to sit in the passenger seat with a safety
harness on. But he was driving, not she,
so she had to obey his rules. Then her back arched and she
gripped the sheets. "Easy,
sweetie," he said, knowing she was getting frustrated.

* * * * *

M/F, Sexy spankings in rural Connecticut.If you're 18 or older, you can read the first three chapters at Arrested by LoveBuy the book directly from Blushing Books, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, AREI hope you enjoyed this sneak preview. Your comments are encouraged. Please stop by the Six Sentence Sunday site to get a peek at the offerings the other authors for 6SS.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

This material is Not Safe For Work. If you’re not over 18, please explore elsewhere.

Welcome back to Horny Hump Day, a regular Wednesday feature! In this blog loop, we hope to provide you with tiny erotic tidbits of the most sexy and sensuous moments in our books. Just 3 sentences. And boy is that hard to do, sometimes....My post for this Wednesday is from my 3rd book, Arrested by Love. An erotic spanking novel published by Blushing Books.

In this scene, a continuation from my Horny Hump Day of September 5, Kyle is slowly making love to Tiffany, except she wants him to go harder, faster and deeper. But Kyle, still worried about Tiffany's fragile state of health, insists upon doing things his way. Finally, in desperation, Tiffany grabs his butt to press him even deeper into her, but rather than give in, Kyle lets her know who rules the roost. Of course, Tiffany protests.

* * * * *

"Slowly, Tiffany," he reminded as he started moving again.Her fingers clenched and unclenched the bottom sheet.She really wanted to drive right now, and he was forcing her to sit in the passenger seat with a safety harness on.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

This material is Not Safe For Work. If you’re not over 18, please explore elsewhere.

Welcome to my 6SS where I hope to provide you with tiny little tidbits of the most sexy and sensuous moments in my books. Just 6 sentences, that I intend to build from my Horny Hump Day 3 sentence feature. The books might be already published, works-in-progress, or even sentences from other sexy books I think you’ll like. Of course, I will properly attribute all works, even mine.

My current post for 6SS, is from my 1st book, Mortal Illusions. A vampire romance published by New Concepts Publishing, Mortal Illusions is currently the first in a projected series of 3 books. Its sequel, Fatal Desire, is currently under production.

In this segment, a continuation of my August 26 Six Sentence Sunday, Claire Daniels is torn between her fear and her desire for Germaine after she's witnessed the start of what appeared to be his group torturing another woman. When she demands to know exactly what his followers were doing to the mortal female, Germaine refuses to say. With the sober knowledge that some things can't be explained, they have to be shown, he continues a slow, methodical seduction intended to bring Claire to a painful point of arousal. When her pleading for release grows frantic, he holds her in place and calmly explains how her current discomfort is mild compared to the punishment she witnessed.

* * * * *

Claire could only stare at him.Her mind instantly rejected what he was telling her, but her body forced her to accept the truth.Like those other women, her present need exceeded her scruples.She ached terribly, and at the moment it didn't matter what he'd done if he would only finish what he'd begun.Her fingers, still lodged in his hair, tightened their grip as she fought to deny her need, but she knew it was a battle she had already lost.

Tears of defeat spilled from her eyes. “I didn't believe you could be so cruel.”

Thursday, September 13, 2012

I've been posting small excerpts in both my Horny Hump Day as well as Six Sentence Sunday posts in a rotation with my other books. So, if you want to read them, just check out my blog articles on the right. I also have the first three chapters posted on my web site. If you want to read those, just click here for my Books and Reviews Page.

To enter this contest for a copy of Mortal Illusions, just post below where you'd like a vampire to bite you and don't forget to include your e-mail address so I can contact you.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

This material is Not Safe For Work. If you’re not over 18, please explore elsewhere.

Welcome to Horny Hump Day, a regular Wednesday feature! In this blog loop, we hope to provide you with tiny little tidbits of the most sexy and sensuous moments in our books. Just 3 sentences. The books might be already published, works-in-progress, or even classic literature we think you’ll like.

This post for HHD is from my 1st book, Mortal Illusions. A vampire romance published by New Concepts Publishing, Mortal Illusions is currently the first in a series of 3 books. Its sequel, Fatal Desire, is currently under production.

In this segment, a continuation of my August 22 Horny Hump Day, Claire Daniels is torn between her fear and her desire for Germaine after she's witnessed the start of what appeared to be his group torturing another woman. When she demands to know exactly what his followers were doing to the mortal female, Germaine refuses to say. With the sober knowledge that some things can't be explained, they have to be shown, he begins a slow, methodical seduction intended to bring Claire to a painful point of arousal. When her pleading for release grows frantic, he holds her in place and calmly explains how her current discomfort is mild compared to the punishment she witnessed.

* * * * *

Claire could only stare at him.Her mind instantly rejected what he was telling her, but her body forced her to accept the truth.Like those other women, her present need exceeded her scruples.

* * * * *

The longer he speaks, the more uneasy Claire grows. She's beginning to suspect the vampire who'd teased her so unmercifully was far colder and crueler than she'd ever imagined possible.M/F, Contemporary vampire romance in a society based on D/s.

Thanks so much for joining us in Horny Hump Day. I hope you enjoyed this nibble enough to check out the other author's fine offerings at the Horny Hump Day blog site. It gives the details of how to sign up for next week if you’d like to play along with us.

Y'all come back here next Wednesday, too. You hear? After all, what better way is there to spend a Hump Day than with some fun loving authors?

Sunday, September 9, 2012

This material is Not Safe For Work. If you’re not over 18, please explore elsewhere.

Welcome to my 6SS where I hope to provide you with tiny little tidbits of the most sexy and sensuous moments in my books. Just 6 sentences, that I intend to build from my Horny Hump Day 3 sentence feature. The books might be already published, works-in-progress, or even sentences from other sexy books I think you’ll like. Of course, I will properly attribute all works, even mine.My post for this Sunday is from my 3rd book, Arrested by Love. An erotic spanking novel published by Blushing Books.

In this scene, Kyle is slowly making love to Tiffany, except she wants him to go harder, faster and deeper. But Kyle, still worried about Tiffany's fragile state of health, insists upon doing things his way. Finally, in desperation, Tiffany grabs his butt to press him even deeper into her, but rather than give in, Kyle lets her know who rules the roost. Can't say she hasn't been warned.

* * * * *

"I'm not made of porcelain, Kyle."

"No, but you are made of flesh and blood which can be even more fragile than china--you can still break."

"Yeah? Well you try taking that firm palm of yours against a plate of fine china and see what happens to it."

He had to struggle hard not to laugh now. She was looking really put out with him, but he wasn't doing this to torture her. He truly was worried that her body wasn't up to a robust session of thrust and push.

* * * * *

M/F, Sexy spankings in rural Connecticut.

If you're 18 or older, you can read the first three chapters at Arrested by Love

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

This material is Not Safe For Work. If you’re not over 18, please explore elsewhere.

Welcome back to Horny Hump Day, a regular Wednesday feature! In this blog loop, we hope to provide you with tiny erotic tidbits of the most sexy and sensuous moments in our books. Just 3 sentences. And boy is that hard to do, sometimes....My post for this Wednesday is from my 3rd book, Arrested by Love. An erotic spanking novel published by Blushing Books.

In this scene, a continuation from my Horny Hump Day of August 19, Kyle is slowly making love to Tiffany, except she wants him to go harder, faster and deeper. But Kyle, still worried about Tiffany's fragile state of health, insists upon doing things his way. Finally, in desperation, Tiffany grabs his butt to press him even deeper into her, but rather than give in, Kyle lets her know who rules the roost. Of course, Tiffany protests.

* * * * *

"I'm not made of porcelain, Kyle."

"No, but you are made of flesh and blood which can be even more fragile than china--you can still break."

"Yeah? Well you try taking that firm palm of yours against a plate of fine china and see what happens to it."

Sunday, September 2, 2012

This material is Not Safe For Work. If you’re not over 18, please explore elsewhere.

Welcome to my 6SS where I hope to provide you with tiny little tidbits of the most sexy and sensuous moments in my books. Just 6 sentences, that I intend to build from my Horny Hump Day 3 sentence feature. The books might be already published, works-in-progress, or even sentences from other sexy books I think you’ll like. Of course, I will properly attribute all works, even mine.

My current post for 6SS, is from my 2nd book,Deadly Enchantment. A shape-shifting wizard romance published by New Concepts Publishing, Deadly Enchantment concerns a young psychic woman facing off with the dark wizard of Ravenscroft, who she is convinced has brutally slaughtered her sister in a fit of jealousy on their wedding night.

In this segment, which directly follows my Six Sentence Sunday of August 12, Serena Cunningham and Dominic Westcroft have taken shelter in a vacant cottage from a magical and malevolent storm cast by Dominic's brother, Terrence. When they are able to deflect the charged lightning with a kiss, they realize by coming together their magic is far stronger and more resilient than Terrence's web of evil ever could be. Accepting their best chance for success over Terrence requires them to join their powers, Dominic makes love to Serena, fully understanding his claiming her virginity will result in consequences that will change both their lives forever.

* * * * *

Then Dominic stiffened and Serena's world suspended for a moment before a rush of pure pleasure flooded her and she cried out. Seconds later, his voice joined hers as their entwined bodies continued to rotate in a slow circle above the bed. Surrounded by passion-charged magic, they hovered within a bubble of vibrant color that sparkled, then burst into tiny glittering stars all around them.

Serena felt Dominic’s life force reach inside her and find her own. Together they formed a third that was stronger and far more reaching than each of their powers ever could be separately. She felt warm and cold at the same time as pure energy surged through her in a rainbow of sensations.

About Kathryn

Kathryn R. Blake has been writing romantic fantasies for over twenty years.
In addition to her writing, Kathryn enjoys reading, traveling (London especially), crewel needle work, and playing with graphics on her web site.

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